Zone Name
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
12.4°
Live Global Time
Current time in Sydney
Live local time in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
UTC Offset
UTC +10
DST starts
Oct 4, 2026
DST ends
Apr 5, 2026
Difference
+10 h
Analog Clock
12
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Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
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Sydney Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Sydney, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
Need neighboring cities in New South Wales? Use the links on this page to compare local time and daylight context without switching tools.
Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in Sydney?
The current local time in Sydney updates live on this page. The timezone is Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), with a UTC offset of UTC +10.
What timezone is Sydney in?
Sydney currently uses the Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) timezone (UTC +10). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Sydney?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Sydney in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether Sydney observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
How can I compare nearby cities in New South Wales?
Use the Nearby Cities list for New South Wales to quickly switch between cities and compare local times and daylight conditions.
Nearby Cities
Live local time in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
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